This textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the rapidly expanding field of environmental psychology.
The authors start with a review of the history of environmental psychology, highlighting its interdisciplinary nature. They trace its roots in architecture, ecology and geography, and examine the continuing relationship of these subjects to the psychological tradition. The book then moves through key contemporary lines of research in the field, contrasting models from perception and cognition, such as those of Gibson and Brunswick, with major social psychological approaches as represented by Lewin, Barker and others. The book concludes with an analysis of the most promising areas of research and practice.
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PART ONE: THE ORIGIN AND THEORETICAL ROOTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
The Origin of Environmental Psychology
Environmental Psychology and Psychological Tradition
PART TWO: DIRECTIONS OF PRESENT-DAY ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Characterization of the Field
Main Research Topics
Paradigms and Psycho-social Constructs in Present-Day Environmental Psychology
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Associate Professor Frances Bonner′s research interests include film and television studies, magazines, celebrities, science fiction, and women′s studies. She holds an MA (Tas) and a Ph D (Open) and is a reader in the EMSAH School. Associate Professor Bonner′s current research includes popular non-fiction television programs and their presenters; magazines, especially magazines and health; and celebrity.